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03/18/2009 04:38:28 AM · #1 |
Who else does airsoft/ airsoft photography?
These are from the 15th "Operation: Steel Talon"
Album:
//www.evisionphotos.com/gallery/7634177_4FgUg#P-4-20
Slide Show:
//www.evisionphotos.com/photos/swfpopup.mg?AlbumID=7634177&AlbumKey=4FgUg
Just, some of my favorites...
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03/18/2009 04:48:49 AM · #2 |
Dude! Those photos are great! What's the story?? Is this like a paintball club or something? Some of those guns look very realistic. I particularly like this bad boy:
I got some airsoft guns for my son a couple years back. Only one is still working. They make great props though...
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03/18/2009 05:06:26 AM · #3 |
Much different than paintball.
BACK-STORY:
In 1994 Juan Sanchez became the #1 Cartel in Brazil by exporting drugs. The illegal sales of these drugs have funded other projects. In 2004 Juan Sanchez began development of the Chemical Nerve Agent X472 in the small town of Rio Brancho. Since that time the Sanchez Cartel has moved their production facility to the town of Manaus on the Amazon River to continue development of the X472 and to expidate transportation.
In early 2005 researchers discovered a Kuirpako Tribe village that was completely deserted. Upon further investigation, every Tribe member had been killed. During the examination of the corpses, the X472 was discovered. It is believed that Juan Sanchez used this village to test the lethalty of the Nerve Agent.
In mid 2005, the Central Intelligence Agency with the help of Israeli Commandos of the Scyeret Matkel discovered a shipment of X472 bound for Iran. American scientests has deemed the X472 as highly volatile and deadly. Currently, it is being shipped in powder form.
In 2006, the Brazilian Government Forces, headed by the Ministery of Defense, Nelson Jobin, launched a full scale attack against the Sanchez Cartel. After months of heavy fighting, President Lula Da Silva recalled his forces. Since that time the Sanchez Cartel has been developing and producing the X472 virtually untouched. Sales of the X472 have been linked to Al-Qa'ida, Hizballah, and Herakat ul-Mujahidin.
In late 2008, President Da Silva requested assistance from the United States. In December 2008, the U.S. Marines deployed a Recon Team from 2nd Recon to conduct "Green Stick" Operations. After 12 days the Special Forces Command lost all communication with the 3 man team, it is feared they have been captured or killed. Searches of the area have been have been uneventful and no bodies or equipment have been found. During the 12 day "Green Stick" Operation it was noted that Juan Sanchez has developed a "Robin Hood" repore with the local populace. The Cartel have built homes and schools for the locals. The use of informants is virtually nonexistent, and information that has been received was not valid.
Recently, the United States has deciphered secure transmissions between the Sanchez Cartel and the North Korean Government. It appears that the North Korean Government is buying a large quantity of X472, in exchange, they are providing the Sanchez Cartel a short range Missile System.
Operation: Steel Talon Info
Yes, the airsoft guns/replicas are 1:1 scale oppose to paintball guns that are suppose to be "realistic", that are not nearly as good.
That is also the first mini-gun (there is another name for it but can't think f it) I've seen on a actual field.
photo of it in action:
Message edited by author 2009-03-18 05:13:39. |
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03/18/2009 10:41:29 PM · #4 |
Question on AirSoft- I've done paintball a few times, but never AirSoft. How are kills registered? Honesty?
Also, nice shots you got there. The second one down is especially nice for "realism factor." |
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03/19/2009 04:52:20 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by spiritualspatula:
Question on AirSoft- I've done paintball a few times, but never AirSoft. How are kills registered? Honesty?
Also, nice shots you got there. The second one down is especially nice for "realism factor." |
Honor system
Airsoft play employs an honor system whereby the players rely on each others' honesty to admit to being hit, because unlike paintballs, airsoft bbs do not leave visible marks on clothing.
The effect of a marking bb on the honor system is an addition to the game but does not remove "honor" from the game as it still remains with the player to choose whether or not to call his or her hits. Instead, it simply allows for verification when the need arises. For instance, depending on the muzzle velocity of the gun and distance from the shooter, the targeted player may not feel the impact.
Players are discouraged from calling out hits on an opponent - instead players are expected to signal a marshal to judge how effectively they have hit their opponent. Simulated 'knife kills' can, at the venue's discretion, be recognized when a player touches or taps an unaware opponent. This prevents the player being forced to shoot him or her at point-blank range. Similarly, a 'courtesy kill' occurs when a player refrains from shooting an opponent at close range while enforcing that opponent's surrender. Players are usually prohibited from firing blindly when not able to see their target, especially around corners. Players are expected to avoid the shooting of an opponent who has already admitted to being hit. Harsh language and forceful physical contact between players is strongly discouraged and even penalized. Players are expected to resolve disputes politely and with proper decorum.
All airsoft players are expected to acknowledge being hit, even if they are in doubt, by shouting "I'm hit" loudly, and raising their hand or gun high and/or displaying a 'hit indicator' while walking back to the safe zone. Paintball style "speedball" games may include the aforementioned hit markers. A hit indicator can be either a bright-colored cloth during daytime or a blinker or mini-flashlight when in dim light or darkness. |
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